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Town and Country Family Restaurant/Taste of Madras

8&9 480 Sovereign Road, London Ontario N6M 1A4 · Restaurant

Official record from Middlesex-London →

Inspection summary

Town and Country Family Restaurant/Taste of Madras has been inspected 15 times by Middlesex-London Health Unit since November 9, 2023. The most recent inspection, on August 20, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

4 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 14 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2026. For example: Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2026. For example: Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2026. For example: Food is protected from contamination and adulteration

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2025. For example: Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2025. For example: Pest control is maintained

About this data

These results come from Middlesex-London Health Unit, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

15 inspections

  1. Required

    4 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower
      • Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower
    • Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and adulteration
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities surfaces as often as necessary
    • Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
      • Fail to ensure the presence of a food handler or supervisor, who has completed food handler training, during every hour of operation in a food service premises
  2. Required

    3 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food products are not between 4°C (40°F) and 60°C (140°F), except during periods of preparation, processing and manufacturing
      • Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at a safe internal temperature
    • Refrigeration and hot-holding equipment for potentially hazardous food is maintained
      • Fail to provide accurate, easily readable thermometer for refrigeration and hot-holding
    • Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
      • Fail to ensure the presence of a food handler or supervisor, who has completed food handler training, during every hour of operation in a food service premises
  3. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  4. Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied
      • Fail to provide adequate number of handwashing stations
      • Fail to situate handwashing stations for convenient access by food handlers
    • Rooms, walls and ceilings are kept clean, in good repair and in a sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain ceilings clean and in good repair
  5. Required

    6 infractions

    • Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and adulteration
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles in a form and material that can be cleaned and sanitized
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities surfaces as often as necessary
    • Sanitary facilities are maintained, properly equipped and in good repair
      • Fail to equip sanitary facility with single-service towels or hot air dryer
    • Rooms, walls and ceilings are kept clean, in good repair and in a sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain ceilings clean and in good repair
    • Food handler or supervisor present during operation has completed food handler training
      • Fail to ensure certified food handler supervising the preparation, processing, packaging, service or storage of food where hazardous food is prepared and when the food premises is operating at all times as per the local by-law
  6. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  7. Required

    9 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower
      • Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower
    • Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied
      • Fail to situate handwashing stations for convenient access by food handlers
      • Fail to maintain handwashing stations with adequate supplies
    • Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and adulteration
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities surfaces as often as necessary
    • Sanitary facilities are maintained, properly equipped and in good repair
      • Fail to equip sanitary facility with a supply of soap or detergent
      • Fail to equip sanitary facility with single-service towels or hot air dryer
    • Pest control is maintained
      • Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
    • Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
      • Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
    • Records, receipts, certificates maintained as required
      • Fail to produce food handler certificate at the request of the Officer as per the local by-law
  8. Required

    6 infractions

    • Handwashing stations are maintained and adequately supplied
      • Fail to maintain handwashing stations with adequate supplies
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles in a form and material that can be cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to use food contact equipment and / or utensils that are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities surfaces as often as necessary
    • Garbage and waste (solid or liquid) are collected and removed to ensure sanitary condition of premises
      • Fail to remove garbage and waste as often as necessary to maintain sanitary condition
    • Pest control is maintained
      • Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
    • Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
      • Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
  9. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pest control is maintained
      • Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
  10. Required

    7 infractions

    • Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
      • Fail to keep toxic / poisonous substances in a container bearing an identifying label
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
      • Fail to use food contact equipment and / or utensils that are free from cracks, crevices and open seams
    • Table covers, napkins, serviettes, cloths and towels are clean and in good repair
      • Fail to use clean cloths and towels for cleaning food contact surfaces
    • Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
      • Fail to ensure that clean chlorine solution is at least 100 parts per million at 24°C (75°F) or greater for at least 45 seconds
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities surfaces as often as necessary
    • Floor and floor coverings are tight, smooth, non-absorbent (except in food service areas) and clean and in good repair
      • Fail to maintain floors clean and in good repair
    • Rooms, walls and ceilings are kept clean, in good repair and in a sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain room in a sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain walls clean and in good repair
  11. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces are properly constructed and maintained
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and / or multi-service articles of sound and tight construction and in good repair
  12. Required

    5 infractions

    • Potentially hazardous food is maintained at 4°C (40°F) or lower
      • Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) or lower
    • Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and adulteration
    • Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
      • Fail to ensure that clean wash water is maintained between 60°C (140°F) and 71°C (160°F)
      • Fail to ensure that clean chlorine solution is at least 100 parts per million at 24°C (75°F) or greater for at least 45 seconds
    • Multi-service articles, utensils, equipment and facilities are cleaned and sanitized
      • Fail to clean and sanitize equipment and facilities surfaces as often as necessary
    • Rooms, walls and ceilings are kept clean, in good repair and in a sanitary condition
      • Fail to maintain walls clean and in good repair
  13. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  14. Required

    3 infractions

    • Food is protected from contamination and adulteration
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and adulteration
    • Toxic or poisonous substances are stored and handled properly
      • Fail to keep toxic / poisonous substances in a container bearing an identifying label
    • Mechanical dishwashers are constructed, designed and maintained to ensure utensils are sanitized as required
      • Fail to ensure that clean chlorine solution is at least 100 parts per million at 24°C (75°F) or greater for at least 45 seconds
  15. Required

    0 infractions

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